Our American Democracy is based on people. “We, the People”. “We” decide our fate. “We” chose our leaders ...who in turn make our laws and formulate our foreign and domestic policies. Doctrine. “We” give them the power, authority, and the responsibility to make our laws and policies. Policies on foreign aid, trade, military intervention, gun control, healthcare, education, entitlement programs, etc. Virtually every aspect of our lives as citizens of this country is decided by We the People. It all boils down to our individual and collective vote, and who you, “We”, vote for.